Increase the 7-day period for stray dogs, cap kennel fees and offer instalments

Closed 2,362 signatures

What the petition asks

The 7-day period after which a stray dog goes into council care needs to be extended as sometimes it may not be enough time for an owner to be aware and/or travel to collect their dog. Kennel fees need to be capped as some council/contractor fees are extortionate and payment plans aren't offered.

There are many reasons an owner may not realise what council their missing dog has been picked up by and also may miss an initial call. Some councils use contractors and both council/contractor fees can be extortionate, which can result in an owner losing their beloved dog if they cannot pay. We want to see a fee cap and a requirement to offer payment plans. It isn't always an owner's fault why a dog goes missing.

Timeline

5 Apr 2023	Petition opened for signatures
5 Oct 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,362

Status Closed

Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Opened 5 Apr 2023

Closed 5 Oct 2023

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